FIDDLEDD53's Blogs

I am LOVING this pool thing! I'm soooo thankful to have pool access now. Swimming is a sport that I have always wanted to do. When I lived in Maryland, I took a swimming class for adults to learn how to breathe properly while swimming. We always... Read more

WOW! I signed up for my first challenge and already I am challenged at sticking to it! I find water aerobics to be the best exercise possible for me. Both of my knees are compromised with health problems, so conventional exercise is extremely pa... Read more

AWESOME! I started doing aerobics in the pool this week. What a difference in exercise! When I walk in the water (not ON the water, LOL) I work a lot of muscles without a huge impact on my knees. I can feel the difference in all of my muscles. T... Read more

This is my first entry in a long while. However, I am taking the advice of a new friend who suggests "start writing up your struggles". He's right... keeping frustrations in doesn't help anything. I've done pretty well not regaining weight I've ... Read more

Well, I started slacking again. Fortunately, I didn't gain back any weight. I do however feel that my jeans are a bit tighter around the old hips, so I must have shifted some weight. Now it's time to get serious. This time, it's mostly for my kn... Read more

What a WONDERFUL vacation I had with my family! We made our annual trip to Ocean City, MD and Bethany Beach and Rehobeth Beach DE. The weather was perfect, the food was awesome, and the surprise visits of family and friends made everything seem ... Read more

I'm getting ready to go on vacation in Ocean City, MD. I love the Florida coastline, but next week I'll be on the Maryland coastline once again and plan to walk along the shore every morning at sunrise! The surf is rougher and the air is cooler.... Read more

I've started again. This time, I want to lose just 10 pounds. Then I will take it from there. Perhaps if I can lose weight in 10 pound increments, I'll be better able to maintain my loss. Funny that I should be motivated to start again right now... Read more

...to get busy and set up a food plan for fewer calories and more fruits and veggies. Today is also good to increase my walking and start tracking my food and exercise. Jacksonville has sunny, warm afternoons and very refreshing mornings and eve... Read more

I wanted to try and get into a healthier way of life before the holidays. My thought was that I could moderately enjoy all the holiday goodies easier if I had been dieting for a while. Here it is nearing the end of October and I just have not b... Read more